Palomar Mountain was one of several locations for shooting The Crater Lake Monster film, released in 1977. The film’s Palomar Mountain locations include: the Sasway cabin, on the west side of lower Crestline Road just up the road beyond the fire station; along Road S6; and the Summit Grove gas station and restaurant). Joseph Sasway’s Palomar cabin was used in film scenes, and Sasway played Ferguson in the film. Joseph Sasway taught theater at Mira Costa College in Oceanside, and led in establishing its theater department, and getting a theater built on campus. Cast/crew stayed at Skyline Lodge at the end of Crestline Road. In film publicity, special thanks were given to several people including Oliver Brown of Skyline Lodge, Bev and Ralph Kulk of Summit Grove, and Carl Bergman. Directed by William R. Stromberg. Written by Richard Cardella and William R. Stromberg. Produced by William R. Stromberg.